Winter pushes our vehicles to the limit, and to help you stay safe and legal when driving at this time of year, here are some handy tips from Marc Russell, CCO at car maintenance marketplace FixMyCar (https://www.whocanfixmycar.com/)... He tells us: (All words from FixMyCar:). “Winter has a reputation for pushing vehicles to their limit and transforming roads into chaos. Many drivers are … [Read more...]
News & Views
Our take on what’s been happening in the world of motoring
We appreciate that these days there are vast quantities of motoring news items freely available to all, from huge numbers of global sources. It would be impossible to bring them all to you through these pages – so we are not even going to try!
Instead, we will include selected motoring-related stories which we feel will be of interest. Depending on the item, we hope that they will also inform, encourage, entertain and provoke further thought!
Each item will be dated, and as new stories arrive, older posts will be archived chronologically.
All about potholes – including how to report them to make a claim
Helpful advice from Sam Sheehan, motoring editor at online used car retailer cinch: https://www.cinch.co.uk/ (Mercedes-Benz models on cinch: https://www.cinch.co.uk/used-cars/mercedes-benz) Sam tells us: (All words from Sam Sheehan at cinch; photograph © Kim Henson). Potholes: How You Can Protect Your Car from Damage and Stay Safe According to the RAC, there are currently more than one … [Read more...]
AJ Fleetcare crowned winner of The Motor Ombudsman’s 2024 National Garage Star Award
AJ Fleetcare is overall national winner of The Motor Ombudsman's Star Awards. The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (All words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). AJ Fleetcare, a family-owned independent garage in Leeds, Yorkshire, has been crowned the overall national winner of The Motor Ombudsman’s 2024 Star Awards, becoming the third independent garage to claim the … [Read more...]
Electric OMODA E5 gains Euro NCAP five-star safety rating
OMODA E5 joins petrol engined OMODA 5 in achieving a five-star EuroNCAP safety rating. They tell us: (All words and images from OMODA). The new all-electric OMODA E5 has been awarded a five-star safety rating in the latest test results from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP). This result aligns with the petrol engined OMODA 5, which achieved a five-star score when it was … [Read more...]
Britain’s car market is turning around
The landscape of leading car brands in Britain is looking different with the arrival of more pure electric cars… says Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) Traditional market leading brands are taking a back seat as manufacturers who were among the first to "go-electric" are making big inroads among motorists and businesses seeking to "go-green" and the Skoda Enyaq was top BEV. SMMT … [Read more...]
Technicians and car owners urged by Melett to think ‘turbo’ this winter
Turbocharger specialist Melett tells us: (All words and photographs from Melett). The trusted aftermarket brand for precision engineered turbochargers and parts, Melett, is urging technicians to stay on top of turbo maintenance this winter and has offered best practice tips to help customers prolong the life of their turbo, as temperatures plummet. Lubrication is a key element to … [Read more...]
Do your homework when selling your car, to maximise its value
Taking care when preparing your car for sale can increase its value by between 10 and 20 per cent... Pamela Murdoch, vehicle specialist at used car supermarket Available Car (https://www.availablecar.com/) shares her advice. (All words from Available Car). “When preparing to sell your car, there are several important steps to consider. One of the key factors is ensuring you have a … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman takes a glimpse at this year’s Christmas get-away by car
Motor Ombudsman takes a look at 'Car-istmas' to help Britain's motorists ahead of the festive break. They tell us: (All words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). Leaving 48 hours in the lead-up to Christmas Day has emerged as the preferred time for motorists to hit the road for their destination Some of the biggest 'festive fears' stated by respondents ahead of the holiday … [Read more...]
Kia Sorento HEV 2 – Road Test
The motor trade and industry has had a bad year, but you’d not know it from sales of Kia models including their big seven-seat Sorento SUV, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). While rivals have rushed to shrink their ranges and look only towards pure electric models which we know are coming over the decade, Kia has slowly and very carefully tweaked its line up so they still offer … [Read more...]
Veteran cars pioneer sustainable fuels on this year’s RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Run
The world's longest-running motoring event looks ahead to the future as the Royal Automobile Club teams up with SUSTAIN... They tell us: (All words and photographs from the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run). With all the entrants dating back to the dawn of motoring, the RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is the world’s greatest celebration of automotive history. This … [Read more...]
Anthony Hamilton to celebrate TR2 recommission and partial restoration at the Classic Motor Show, NEC
The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). Anthony Hamiliton, father to the seven-time Formula One drivers’ champion Lewis Hamilton, is to visit the National Motor Museum’s stand at the Classic Motor Show this week to celebrate his team’s skilled restoration of a 1954 Triumph TR2. The car was bequeathed by Mr D A Simes to the Beaulieu … [Read more...]
Donated Land Speed Record Sunbeam 1000hp artwork on display at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
The National Motor Museum tells us... (Image and all words from The National Motor Museum). Innovative artwork by a renowned automotive artist Richard Neergaard has gone on permanent display at the National Motor Museum. The artwork features the Sunbeam 1000hp Land Speed Record vehicle and has been donated to the Museum by Richard to support current efforts to restore the iconic … [Read more...]
UK’s new car market contracts in October 2024
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... October saw another month of contraction in the new car market, a concerning trend following August's end to two years of continuous growth. This decline is particularly worrying, as it highlights the volatility of the market right now, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association. UK new car buyers now … [Read more...]
Porter Press International wins top award at the Royal Automobile Club Motoring Book of the Year ceremony
Porter Press International had a total of four books shortlisted for the prestigious awards... They tell us: (All words and images from porter press International). Overall trophy awarded to The Austin Pedal Car Story by Dr David Whyley Doug Nye’s The Last Eye Witness: The pioneering motor racing photography of Maurice Louis Branger 1902-1914 wins Motorsport Book of the … [Read more...]
This year’s London to Brighton Run honours motoring milestones
This year's magical RM Sotheby's Veteran Car Run pays special tribute to Fiat and the Ladies' Automobile Club... RM Sotheby's tells us: (All words and images from RM Sotheby's). London was still shrouded in pre-dawn darkness as more than 350 pioneering veteran cars, their intrepid drivers, plucky passengers plus crowds of early-rising well-wishers gathered in Hyde Park this morning (Sunday, … [Read more...]
‘Goldie’ wins Royal Automobile Club’s Motorsport Book Of The Year Award
The National Motor Museum tells us... (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). ‘Goldie’ by John Mayhead, the first book by National Motor Museum Publishing, won a Motorsport Book of the Year award at the Royal Automobile Club’s 2024 Motoring Book of the Year Awards last night. The title came top in the ‘books on a motor sporting subject, costing no more than £50’ … [Read more...]
Winner of the Royal Automobile Club 2024 Motoring Book Of The Year is… The Austin Pedal Car Story
The Royal Automobile Club tells us: (Photograph and all words from the Royal Automobile Club). David Whyley’s The Austin Pedal Car Story, published by Porter Press International, emerged as the Royal Automobile Club’s 2024 Motoring Book Of The Year at a special ceremony in central London last night, in the presence of acclaimed motoring and motor racing authors from around the world. This … [Read more...]
Adam Green Motors lifts The Motor Ombudsman-sponsored Customer Service trophy at the 2024 Servicesure awards
Berwickshire-based Adam Green Motors presented with The Motor Ombudsman-sponsored Customer Service trophy at the 2024 Servicesure 'Autocentre of the Year' awards. The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Photograph and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). Adam Green Motors, a Berwickshire-based independent garage, beat fellow entrants in a competitive category to claim The Motor … [Read more...]
Icy screens (and other winter woes) are now on the agenda
With the clocks now having gone back and autumn turning inexorably into winter, the weather gets colder and drivers can expect frosty windscreens and icy windows, writes Robin Roberts and WheelsWithinWales. (Photograph by, and copyright, Kim Henson). Car specialist Gold Label Car Care https://www.goldlabelcarcare.co.uk has provided expert advice with 5 ways to de-ice a windscreen for … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum is shortlisted in the Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards
The British Motor Museum is one of three finalists in the 2024 Royal Automobile Club's 2024 Historic Awards. They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to once again be selected as one of three finalists in the Museums & Collections category in the 2024 Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards. The annual Awards recognise … [Read more...]
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